Some might say, "Hey, wait a minute, you're a Big 12 guy, aren't you?" I do have a better understanding of Big 12 football living here in Sooner country, but I have always been a lover and follower of the game across the entire nation. Every year, I study info on all the teams and throughout the season I make bets on all the teams. These previews help me to understand teams better by delving into the personnel, "X's and O's," and schedules of the teams. So, even though my forte is the Big 12, I am a handicapper of all the teams in every conference (I even do some FCS handicapping where they play FBS teams). That is why you will see me write up previews on other conferences as well.
Georgia
OK, so call me contrary, but I am calling for Florida not to make it to the NC this year. In fact, I don't think they will even win the SEC East. I am giving that honor to Georgia this year. Gone from Georgia are the prima donnas of Stafford, Moreno and Massaquoi and coming in are some blue collar workers who are going to be more interested in just winning ball games instead of gaining impressive stats. Georgia has one of the toughest out of conference schedules in the nation going to Oklahoma State, at home with Arizona State, at home with Tennessee Tech and going to Georgia Tech. If they come out of their schedule with only one loss, it will be hard to deny them the opportunity to play for the NC Championship this year (providing they win the SEC Championship and providing that one loss is not to an undefeated Florida team.)
LET ME SAY THIS AT THE OUTSET, WHETHER GEORGIA WINS THE SEC EAST OR NOT, I BELIEVE THEY WILL BE MONEY ALL SEASON LONG AND WILL BE A GOOD PLAY-ON TEAM ALL SEASON! This team this season reminds me a bit of my 2000 Oklahoma Sooners. There is talent all around the team everywhere because they are Georgia and Georgia recruits well, but there are no standouts like there were the last two seasons. There is no publications giving them the National Title before the season starts like they did the last two seasons. This team comes in under the radar and everyone is all but handing the National Title over to their opponent, Florida. In the past, this is whenever Richt has been the toughest. He doesn't present to us a future NFL #1 draft pick at QB, just a good solid QB who has some experience, talent and his team's respect. No standout RB, just 3 RBs on the roster who were top 10 recruits in the nation out of high school. They bring in a solid receiving corps that will not be a letdown from last season at all and what might be the best offensive line in the country! Defensively they bring back 8 starters off last year's team and 67% of the defensive production. Their defense will be solid and steady at every position -- again, nothing flashy, just a solid TEAM that will get the job done.
The only thing that stands in Georgia's way of an SEC championship this season is their schedule. If they overcome that, they will gain an NC championship as well.
Play-On Games:
As was already stated above, I like Georgia in every game this season. They went 4-7-1 ATS last season, and because of that, and because they have lost the Three Amigos, we should see more favorable lines for them as they come in under the radar. My plans are to play on them in every game this year.
Georgia
OK, so call me contrary, but I am calling for Florida not to make it to the NC this year. In fact, I don't think they will even win the SEC East. I am giving that honor to Georgia this year. Gone from Georgia are the prima donnas of Stafford, Moreno and Massaquoi and coming in are some blue collar workers who are going to be more interested in just winning ball games instead of gaining impressive stats. Georgia has one of the toughest out of conference schedules in the nation going to Oklahoma State, at home with Arizona State, at home with Tennessee Tech and going to Georgia Tech. If they come out of their schedule with only one loss, it will be hard to deny them the opportunity to play for the NC Championship this year (providing they win the SEC Championship and providing that one loss is not to an undefeated Florida team.)
LET ME SAY THIS AT THE OUTSET, WHETHER GEORGIA WINS THE SEC EAST OR NOT, I BELIEVE THEY WILL BE MONEY ALL SEASON LONG AND WILL BE A GOOD PLAY-ON TEAM ALL SEASON! This team this season reminds me a bit of my 2000 Oklahoma Sooners. There is talent all around the team everywhere because they are Georgia and Georgia recruits well, but there are no standouts like there were the last two seasons. There is no publications giving them the National Title before the season starts like they did the last two seasons. This team comes in under the radar and everyone is all but handing the National Title over to their opponent, Florida. In the past, this is whenever Richt has been the toughest. He doesn't present to us a future NFL #1 draft pick at QB, just a good solid QB who has some experience, talent and his team's respect. No standout RB, just 3 RBs on the roster who were top 10 recruits in the nation out of high school. They bring in a solid receiving corps that will not be a letdown from last season at all and what might be the best offensive line in the country! Defensively they bring back 8 starters off last year's team and 67% of the defensive production. Their defense will be solid and steady at every position -- again, nothing flashy, just a solid TEAM that will get the job done.
The only thing that stands in Georgia's way of an SEC championship this season is their schedule. If they overcome that, they will gain an NC championship as well.
Play-On Games:
As was already stated above, I like Georgia in every game this season. They went 4-7-1 ATS last season, and because of that, and because they have lost the Three Amigos, we should see more favorable lines for them as they come in under the radar. My plans are to play on them in every game this year.
